The Stacking Benjamins Show
Episodes
From Big Benjamins to The Big House (with Shaun Hayes)
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think earning a lot of money is the key to success? Today's guest will tell you that you can always make more money, but you can't create a new reputa...
Shifting Your Mindset (with Blueprint Income) - REWIND
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever feel stuck? Here's a question: How did you stop thinking about doing something important in your life/career/money and actually got start...
Finding Financial Wholeness (with Tiffany Aliche – The Budgetnista) - REWIND
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you have financial security, but lacked financial wholeness? Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares that she felt more complete BEFORE achieving ...
Your 14 Best Minutes Today (with Chris Field), Inflation’s Back, and RIP Chuck - REWIND
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss our podcast rewind episode where we interview Chris Field on the topic of changing the world with just 14 minutes of your time. Chris share...
Young vs. Old: Which Saving Strategies Are Right for You?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many savings strategies out there, but which are right for YOU? If you're young, how does your savings plan differ from the plans of olde...
Tracking Trillions of Illicit Benjamins (with Raymond Baker)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raymond Baker has spent a lifetime hunting down invisible money. Today he takes us down the rabbit hole…from offshore accounts, to creative accounti...
From Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Leap (with Amy Porterfield)
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine owning a company and working from anywhere, doing whatever you like, and changing the world around you. How great would life be? If you've eve...
12 Simple Steps To Financial Independence
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One question we've been asked a TON is this: "What are the steps (in order!) that I should follow to optimize the path toward my goals? While we've pr...
Thinking Beyond "The Money" (plus Gen Z is rockin'!)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scarlett Cochran has lived the struggle and overcome it. Today she shares not only how to shrug off all of the self-doubt and short-term setbacks...sh...
Build Better Relationships (our Valentine's Day Special!)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you LOVE stacking some Benjamins, you need great relationships...with your boss, your co-workers, your clients and customers, your network. But how...
Building Your Personal Brand: The Art of Self-Marketing
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How's your personal branding? Have you thought about how you market yourself? Today we dive into why building a personal brand is essential and how to...
Top 5 Plays to Win Your Money Championship
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you think we could let this weekend's Super Bowl pass without linking money to the big game? Of course not! Today, Joe and OG dive into their top ...
Lessons From Tulsa, 1921 (with Kevin Matthews)
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Greenwood District of Tulsa was a vibrant community in the early 1900s. In fact, it may have been the wealthiest predominantly black neighborhood ...
Sell Your House for More Money
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's house-selling season, and if you're prepping to move, we have a roundtable show of experts for you! Our team will chat through a recent Philadelp...
Happy Money, Happy Life (with Jason Vitug)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when life seems like it's a struggle? Jason Vitug has been there. Chasing his career at full speed, suddenly everything broke down. His...
Make Better Insurance Decisions (with Amy Finkelstein)
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to impress your friends at your next neighborhood cookout? Not only tell them that you saved money on your insurance, but also humblebrag that yo...
Spend Your Time Working or Investing?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They say that money makes you money...so when investing should you spend your time seeking "alpha" (bigger returns than normal) or should you spend mo...
Trick Your Brain to Stack More Benjamins
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know what you're thinking, your brain is the smartest part of your body. But to quote comedian Emo Philips, look who's telling you that. Your brain ...
How to Reboot Your Career (with Jill Schlesinger)
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all that that pivot in life, changing directions in our career. Joe sold his business at 40. OG has moved firms. Doug has worked at many firms (...
Rethinking Money-Spending Traditions: Are They Worth It?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have traditions that you value? Today we discuss traditions of all types and whether they are worth the money. Also, we advise on how to keep t...
Our Top 5 Parts of Financial Planning
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do YOU look forward to when it comes to building and implementing your financial plan? If you're the average person online, you may think that a ...
Beginning With Nothing? Start Here! (with Candy Valentino)
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of thinking, "Other people have money...how come I can't get any?" Candy Valentino has been there. She was born into poverty, but luckily also i...
How Many Ways Can I Buy Real Estate?
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take our first dive of 2023 into the real estate pool with an episode on the basics: how CAN you purchase properties? We grabbed a piece from...
Love or Money? How To Win at Both
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often we're asked, "Should I chase a career I love or follow the Benjamins?" It turns out, according to two researchers, you may not need to choose. A...
Forget Fame & Fortune: Here's The True Keys To Happier Living
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be rich? Harvard's Dr. Robert Waldinger says more money won't necessarily make you happier. Fame? Yeah, that doesn't do it, either. Today we d...
Our Magic 8 Ball Predicts 2023!
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year we ask a magic 8 ball that Len Penzo purchased at Walmart to predict the future. In the early years the ball was spot-on. Lately...not so m...
Celebrating 1300 Episodes of Stacking Benjamins
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like yesterday we were fastening the string between two tin cans in mom's basement to make a podcast...but now we've actually reached 1300 ep...
Stop Overcommitting in 2023 (with Dr. Don Davis)
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If there's anything we've become great at, it's committing too much of our time, money, and lives to things we don't care about. Today we'll help you ...
Magic 8 Ball - 2022 Predictions Answered - Rewind
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Magic 8 Ball is back. Ahead of our show next week where our regulars will ask the Magic 8 Ball their questions for the coming year, we're going ba...
Could You Be A Great Leader? (with David Gergen) - Best Of 2022
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be a great leader? David Gergen served four US Presidents (from both parties) and believes that our youth have the potential to b...
Lessons from Cirque du Soleil’s Daniel Lamarre on your Work and Career - Best Of 2022
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiration can come from almost anywhere and creativity plays a huge role. Don't think you are creative enough to come up with great ideas? Think aga...
How To Make Influence Your Superpower (with Zoe Chance) - Best Of 2022
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the New Year with a new perspective on influence. Getting what you want and deserve doesn't have to be a negative thing. Zoe Chance is an ex...
Earn More, Live Better, and Find Good Role Models (with Professor Scott Galloway) - Best Of 2022
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding great mentors and role models isn't always easy. Once you find one, hold on tight. Professor Scott Galloway joined us to share his thoughts on...
Our Contributors’ Biggest Lessons From 2022
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Year-end is a time to reflect on the past year and set new goals for the year ahead. What lessons did you learn in 2022? Our roundtable joins us today...
Money With Katie's Top 5 Lessons from 2022
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 is coming to an end. What were your biggest takeaways and lessons for the year, financial or otherwise? A volatile stock market, rising interest ...
More Time on Holidays, Less Time Cooking (with Karen Nochimowski)
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is meant to be spent with activities and people you love, not in the kitchen creating some elegant concoction (unless that's your #...
Rich Friends And The Wealth Game: Should You Play?
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the people that have motivated and inspired you most in your life? The friends and family we surround ourselves with impact all areas of our l...
Rock Your Next Job Pivot (with NFL Pro Bowler Eric Wood)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When sudden change happens in your life, how do you handle it? Imagine being told you couldn't perform your job anymore. How would you pivot? Our gues...
Wealth Building With Medium-Term Rentals (plus the Taylor Swift ticket debacle: what happened?)
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When most people think about real estate rentals, they think short-term or long-term investing options. Did you know there's a huge market for mid-ter...
You But Wealthier: Should You Invest Like the Joneses?
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel FOMO seeing the investments that the super wealthy have access to? Private investments, hedge funds, and other alternative investment...
Speaking Well This Holiday Season (to stack more Benjamins!)
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
'Tis the season for parties, gatherings, AND....awkward discussions with people you need for networking opportunities. Public speaking creates massive...
FastCompany Dives into Women & Work (Plus, New Retirement Laws Coming?)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We dive deep today into the creation of a new podcast series from FastCompany about women and work FastCompany scoured the nation to find mother/daugh...
How Much Should I Tip?
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is your tipping etiquette? Tipping at restaurants is more straightforward than tipping at a coffee shop or when you order takeout. Even more comp...
Decluttering Your Way To Happiness (with Tracy McCubbin)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever look around your house and wonder how you accumulated so much stuff? It's the holiday season and you're about to bring in even more. There...
What Real Estate Options Could Get Ugly? (and more of your questions)
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today YOU are in the driver's seat with questions about annuities, opening accounts, the stock market, savings account options, unclaimed property, an...
Board Games Worth Your Benjamins (with Amy & Maggie From ThinkerThemer)
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of not knowing how to get into money topics with friends OR sick of boring holiday parties where someone picked out a lame game from Walmart? We...
2022 Hot (and not) Holiday Tech with CNET's Bridget Carey
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever paid for some sweet new tech gadget and it didn't work as advertised? Sometimes a "deal" isn't really a great deal...which is why we love saving ...
Score Your Best Black Friday Deals (with Slickdeal's Regina Conway)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to save big money this holiday season? Before you hop on the internet or stand in line this week for the hottest deal, we've got some HUGE money...
How To Identify and Make the Most of a Great Mentor
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mentors can be monumental to success. The right one can help propel your career and personal life by guiding you to your goals. We have three great co...
Want to Earn More? Level Up Your Communication Game
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make more money? Communicate better. Period. So, what distinguishes money-making effective communicators from your buddy's last rotten email? ...
Kill Your Side Hustle (or Don't Start One)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stop wasting all of your free time on buying yourself another job. Sure, all the cool kids are talking about "side hustles" these days. If you're read...
Are Zero-Fee Trades the “New Black”? (plus our Veteran’s Day special featuring Ellie Kay) - REWIND
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you missing out on benefits that might be available to you? Billions of dollars in government benefits go unused each year. On this Veteran's Day,...
Holiday Networking Strategies for Introverts (with Nick Shelton) - REWIND
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does small talk at holiday parties make your skin crawl with anxiety? Company parties are even worse. It's SO uncomfortable trying to come up with wha...
Planning the Perfect–and frugal–Holiday Party (with David Tutera) - REWIND
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you started thinking about the holidays and all the parties that come with it? We sure have! That's why we are starting our rewind week strong wi...
This Ain't Your Grandparent's Recession
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does today's down market compare to the past? Can we learn from the pain others endured during historical downturns? While it always makes sense t...
Taking Control When Opportunity Knocks (with Patrice Washington & Sean Mullaney)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When opportunity knocks, will you answer? Having a dream is one thing but making it a reality is another, especially when money is involved. Sometimes...
Money Tales of Bone-Chilling Horror
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What spooky money stories keep you awake at night? There are the ghosts of bad banking, the goblins of budget nightmares, the witches haunting your ne...
Fight Your Financial Kryptonite
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's that item that makes you beg, "TAKE MY WALLET ALREADY!" We all have them. Maybe it's books, travel, ice cream, or board games. Whatever. Today ...
How Do You Choose an Investment? (plus, what's an ETF?)
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it's time to invest, how do you choose between all of the choices out there? We dive into a topic that YOU chose (if you're a member of our Faceb...
Building a Financially Independent Family
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Nordman isn't your typical dad. While other fathers were out working, Doug was busy surfing, because he'd focused on financial independence from ...
Finding Your Wealth Path
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if you are on the right path? There's a million and one decisions you can make that could take you in a different direction. It's the ...
The Magic of Your Dream Job, Team, & Community All at Once
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can combining your entrepreneurial spirit and a love for your community launch a business to overwhelming success? Gina Schaefer moved to the Loga...
Thriving During Uncertain Times (with Phil and Danielle Town)
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Uncertainty" is the new black. Between the stock market, inflation, and a recession, uncertainty leads the media to bigger ratings, but to the averag...
Don’t Have Enough? Implement This For a Richer Future
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you consider yourself generous? There are tons of ways to be generous. It can with with, time, money, or skills. Today our roundtable is discussing...
The Ultimate Summer Escape (with Krista Edwards)
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever think about quitting your job and just hitting the road? Krista Edwards (Ready to Roth podcast) did exactly that, taking off for several months d...
Build To Win: Our Top Tax and Business Success Tips (with Barbara Corcoran & Ed Slott)
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do I make my best financial moves before year end? We'll help you begin the final quarter of the year on a high note, with great advice from two t...
Change Your Money Problems in 20 Minutes
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's make finance easy and fun! What if your BIGGEST tasks only took 20 minutes? You'd do all of them, right? Well, the BIGGEST tasks may take longer...
Conquering Change (w/ Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief: Entrepreneur Magazine)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Change is so, so, hard. But...why? We know that there is one constant: change. So how do we flip how we deal with it? As anything, we change our minds...
Getting Smart With Money: Behind the Scenes with Paula Pant
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What would you do if Netflix asked you to be featured in one of their documentaries? Our good friend Paula Pant from Afford Anything was just featured...
Let's Fill Your Financial Dream Bucket
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are your biggest dreams? Sometimes dreams feel far, far away, but thinking big is an important piece of life and your finances. Today we dive int...
Earn More, Live Better, and Find Good Role Models
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The overwhelming thought around higher education used to be that if you wanted a good paying job, a college degree was necessary. That thought process...
How Much Naughty Behavior Can My Money Take?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, TikTok maven and behavioral money guru Dr. Bradley Klontz joins us to dive into your money habits. How bad do you suck with money? Pr...
Passion & Business: Match Made in Heaven or Hell?
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you said the words, “You should sell these?” to someone after experiencing their creativity? We all have. Let’s admit it. We...
Dump Your Time Management System!
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if your time management system was actually holding you back? Richie Norton learned the hard way that most time management systems help you compl...
Choosing To Prosper During Huge Life Changes (with Bola Sokunbi)
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does your professional, personal, or financial life sometimes feel out of control? Us too, which is why we wanted to chat with Bola Sokunbi, creator o...
Your Biggest Financial Topics (Live from Podcast Movement)
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's your biggest money concern right now? Rising prices are putting strain on people's wallets. Others have transitioned away from the corporate wo...
Strategies To Build a Richer Life (with Ramit Sethi)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many people focus on managing time, and yet so few achieve a rich life? What exactly does a rich life mean to you, and are you building a br...
Make Better Decisions (with Sam Dogen: Financial Samurai)
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is on their own path toward their financial goals. Your job, income, lifestyle, and values all play a role in that. Where are you on your jou...
Financial Decisions: Does Faster Equal Better? (Rewind)
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Life can come at you fast. Sometimes quick decisions are necessary but when it comes to your finances, is faster better? Impulse purchases, trading on...
Top 5 Dumbest Rules of Thumb in Planning (Rewind)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do rules of thumb and finance "rules" leave you confused? Even better, some contradict others. We've got a great throwback for you today to help you a...
Retirement Myths BUSTED! (Rewind from 2015)
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(See our note on sound quality below...this is below par but an EXCELLENT episode). Happy Labor Day, Stackers! We're kicking off fall with fantasy foo...
Our Favorite (and proven) Ways To Save More Money
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to cut back on spending? Now that vacation season is coming to a close and it's back to school for many people, lots of us are thinking of ways...
A Berry Punny Episode (with Chef Marie Saba)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's cooking this holiday weekend? Labor Day picnics are just around the corner and tons of people like you are planning festive weekend fun. Not su...
From Nothing to Greatness: Lessons from a Top Entrepreneur
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When life gets you down, it's easy to fall into a death spiral of negativity. The harder choice? Figuring out how adversity makes you stronger and pic...
SPECIAL: 2022 Plutus Awards Finalists and Commentary
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year the personal finance community comes together for the Plutus Awards, an annual ceremony that shines a light on some of the best and brighte...
I Didn't Realize THAT Would Happen In Retirement!
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does your dream retirement look like? One popular blogger had high expectations for retirement, and now, four years in, reviews some WOW unexpect...
Should You Listen To Financial Guru Dave Ramsey?
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
ON a recent Money Rehab podcast episode, financial commentator Nicole Lapin brought up some pretty explosive reactions to words said by talk show host...
Which is Better, Investing a Little at a Time or Chucking It All In The Market? (Your Questions)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Joe and OG are answering YOUR questions, and man do we have some good ones. They explain deflation in more detail, dive into dollar cost averag...
Need Moolah? Here's How to Side Hustle
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are the grocery store and gas pump killing your Stacked vibe? While tightening the budget belt is one way to control your finances, you can't shrink y...
A Better Way To Teach Money Skills (& Cashing In On The New Energy Incentives!)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where do your best money habits come from? As a kid, did you have chores and earn an allowance? Were you told all debt is bad? Or maybe your family ne...
Hope, Riches, and the Titanic
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a dream that hasn't yet been achieved? Are you fascinated with the sinking of the Titanic? If so on either account, you aren't alone. The ...
Refocus, Email Box Zero, and Back on Track
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Game of Thrones tells us that "Winter is coming." While we're not sure about that, we DO know that fall is just around the corner, vacation time is ov...
How to Look and Feel Like a Stacker
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you looked through your closet lately? Have you closely examined the people around you? Today's guest's father married the two once, when he told...
Groceries, Inflation, and Your Sandwich (Len's Annual Sandwich Survey)
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the constant talk about inflation? Don't tune out yet because we are back with the MOST interesting and fun look at the cost of rising prices...
Streamlining Your Financial Life
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How organized is your financial life? Is it a jumble in your head? How much complexity is a good thing...diversification, accounts at different instit...
Lessons For Better Living (from the dying)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you truly living? Following your passions, doing what you love and finding purpose in life? The balance between living for today and saving for th...
Conquer Your "Mount Everest" (with Colin O'Brady)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel stuck? Are you sometimes suspicious that maybe what's in standing in between you and goals goals is...you? Today's guest knows that our brai...
Great Hacks to Fight the Rising Price of Living
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is your wallet feeling the HUGE pressure of rising prices? Groceries, autos, travel...nearly everything costs more today than it did a year ago. If yo...
Saving 78% of Your Income, Moving to a New City, and 11 Rental Properties by Age 27
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a money story, and today we're sharing some of YOUR most inspiring ones. What makes personal finance really awesome is when we can come to...
Mr. Money Mustache on Early Life Lessons, Real Estate vs Stocks, and What’s Up With This Stock Market
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being part of a cult isn't something you'd normally want to flaunt, but today's guest leads a "cult" in the FIRE community that you'd love to be in, b...